I usually sympathise with refs. It is a tough job. But sections of his performance yesterday were like mini comedy sketches. He gave the impression at times that his decisions were based on pure guesswork. I felt sorry for Forde who made a fantastic clearance in the first half to put it behind for a corner but was denied credit for it when the ref gave a goal kick. And the routine when we got a free kick in the first half on the right wing was comedy gold. The ref was intent on putting his foam spray next to the touchline when the liner was stood two yards away telling him that it should be five yards infield. In the end Towell picked the foam up and moved it himself and the liner let him do it. On a serious note, he clearly gave Woods 'goal' and took so long to change his mind that the celebration music had finished. A really poor display. Not biased, just clueless. Not the reason we lost though.

I thought before the game as the officials warmed up that they looked out of shape, the ref seemed to struggle to get across the pitch. I think the lack of fitness led to a host of poor decisions as he was always 30 yards behind the play.

In saying that, it should have been 1-3 at half time as Rochdale were better than us today and deserved the win, too many 'off days' by too many players but, the run had to come to an end at sometime and at least it was against someone not near us (points wise).

Massive game Tuesday, hopefully just a blip?

Rochdale won fair and square but how can we expect officials to keep up with young fit footballers when they are a good three stone overweight like the one on Saturday? Majority of the officials in this division just waddle about in the centre circle guessing.

To be honest Keith hill watched Donny play us and he tried same tactics Overall I think all had a bad game but he needs to change it now I would drop forde had two off games time willow started on right tues Emmanuel had a shocker doesn't make him a bad player may be ***mings for Tues Rest wood put vaulk in central defence with Palmer and towell in midfield Stick with ball and Smith up front I would bring Laverty on earlier if not working and then taylor

Perhaps we should have played the ball more to feet rather than just route one football. The referee did make some atrocious decisions but he was not totally responsible for our defeat. We need to reflect, regroup and then hopefully return to our winning ways. Our season is still very much alive and kicking.
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